Following our launch of Green Mode — the ride option that lets Portland riders request a hybrid or electric vehicle for their journey — we’re excited to announce that Lyft is partnering with PGE to provide free EV charging for eligible drivers starting July 1. Portland drivers will now be able to charge their vehicles… Continue reading Lyft is now offering free EV charging in Portland
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One Year In, 50,000 Self-Driving Rides Later
Self-driving cars are a central part of our vision for reducing individual car ownership, creating safer streets, and alleviating congestion. Alongside providing on-demand options for shared rides, electric bikes, scooters, and transit, self-driving cars in the Lyft app provide another way for people to get around reliably without needing to own a car. One year… Continue reading One Year In, 50,000 Self-Driving Rides Later
A Year of Carbon Neutral Lyft Rides
A year ago, we became one of the world’s largest purchasers of carbon offsets, and made all Lyft rides carbon neutral. And last September, we took it a step further and committed to full carbon neutrality. Since April 2018, we’ve effectively eliminated the amount of carbon that it would take 2.4 million acres of trees… Continue reading A Year of Carbon Neutral Lyft Rides
Supporting Transgender Drivers
Since the process for transgender drivers to change their name and gender on legal documents is complex and varies by state, we’re partnering with the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) to offer legal support and resources to drivers who are transitioning. Transgender and non-binary drivers who have completed more than 100 rides on the… Continue reading Supporting Transgender Drivers
Continuing Our Investment in Safety
Safety is fundamental to Lyft, which is why we are continuously working on new features, policies, and programs to protect our riders and drivers. This includes professionally-administered criminal background and driving record checks for all driver-applicants that are re-run annually, in-app photos of the driver and vehicle, real-time ride tracking, digital receipts, two-way rating systems,… Continue reading Continuing Our Investment in Safety
Lyft and Ground Up PDX introduce Cashew Chai
This spring, Lyft has teamed up with Ground Up PDX, a Portland company that employs women overcoming adversity, to debut the customized nut butter flavor, Cashew Chai — a flavor imagined by Lyft driver and aspiring teacher Melanie H. With each jar sold, Lyft will donate a ride to nonprofit Outside In to help a… Continue reading Lyft and Ground Up PDX introduce Cashew Chai
Lyft Hires First Head of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Lyft’s mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. And in order to deliver on our mission, we need to have a deep understanding of our drivers and riders and the cities in which they live. We’re taking steps every day to make that happen, and that’s why we’re thrilled to announce… Continue reading Lyft Hires First Head of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Lyft, Banner Health, MCAO and iHeart Media Partner to Provide Safe Rides for Cinco de Mayo
Continuing the successful campaign “Save Lives, Don’t DUI,” the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is partnering with Lyft, Banner Health, and iHeart Media to offer an incentive not to drink and drive this Cinco de Mayo. “Lyft has been an important partner in our Save Lives Don’t DUI campaign. By offering discounted rides and helping to… Continue reading Lyft, Banner Health, MCAO and iHeart Media Partner to Provide Safe Rides for Cinco de Mayo
Introducing: Mobile Service from Lyft
Mobile Service brings quality car repairs directly to you. With wiper blades, batteries, oil changes, and more, Mobile Service is part of Lyft Driver Services: our commitment to make driving better for you.We want to help you keep your car in tip-top shape — or help you get back on the road. To get service,… Continue reading Introducing: Mobile Service from Lyft
Coming to the Lyft app: Bikes!
Starting in early May, select Lyft users in New York City will begin to see a new mode of transportation available in the app: bikes! As we work to make cities better places to live and increase mobility, we see bikeshare as an integral part of our vision. There’s no question that a platform for… Continue reading Coming to the Lyft app: Bikes!